American Idol runner-up David Archuleta drops his new single, the gospel-tinged “Hell Together.” Continue reading “New Music: David Archuleta ‘Hell Together’”
New Music: David Archuleta ‘Hell Together’
FBF: My First Appearance As Las Vegas TV Host
I recently came across this highlights edit from my first appearance as a local TV guest host here in Las Vegas in September 2015 and thought I’d share it as a #FlashBackFriday post. Continue reading “FBF: My First Appearance As Las Vegas TV Host”
Republic Of Georgia Moves To Restrict LGBTQ Rights
The Republic of Georgia, which seceded from the Soviet Union in 1991, appears poised to follow Russia’s lead with restrictive anti-LGBTQ legislation. Continue reading “Republic Of Georgia Moves To Restrict LGBTQ Rights”
Oscar/Emmy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dies At 87
Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his relentless drill instructor “Emil Foley” in An Officer and a Gentleman and an Emmy Award for his turn as “Fiddler” in the 8-part miniseries Roots, died at the age of 87. Continue reading “Oscar/Emmy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dies At 87”
New Music: Micah McLaurin “Don’t Give Up On Love”
Piano virtuoso and rising pop artist Micah McLaurin has released his new single, “Don’t Give Up On Love,” a sweeping disco anthem that glimmers with the message that love is worth fighting for. Continue reading “New Music: Micah McLaurin “Don’t Give Up On Love””
Kit Connor’s New Film + The Making Of ‘Mommie Dearest’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Kit Connor (above), best known as bisexual rugby player Nick Nelson in Netflix’s queer coming-of-age series Heartstopper, has been cast in a leading role in the upcoming A24 film titled Warfare. Continue reading “Kit Connor’s New Film + The Making Of ‘Mommie Dearest’ + More News”
CNN: Matt Schlapp Sexual Assault Accuser Paid To Drop Case
Yesterday, I reported that the man who had filed a sexual assault lawsuit against American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp had dropped the case, saying it was “a complete misunderstanding.” In my post, I noted that the man, Carlton Huffman, made a point of saying, “Neither the Schlapps nor the ACU paid me anything to dismiss my claims against them.” That seemed to leave the door open for a third party to have possibly paid Huffman to be quiet. It looks like I was right. Continue reading “CNN: Matt Schlapp Sexual Assault Accuser Paid To Drop Case”
World Theatre Day + Nex Benedict Autopsy + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • World Theatre Day: Today is World Theatre Day, a celebration for those who see the value and importance of the art form “theatre.” As longtime TRR readers know, the theatre changed my life at an early age and became my vocation (me in A Chorus Line above) and safe space for most of my life. Cheers to WTD! Continue reading “World Theatre Day + Nex Benedict Autopsy + More News”
Thailand: Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve Marriage Equality Bill
Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. The country would be the first in Southeast Asia to fully embrace marriage equality. Continue reading “Thailand: Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Approve Marriage Equality Bill”
What To Watch: 35th GLAAD Media Awards LA On Hulu
What to watch this weekend? Head over to Hulu on Friday, March 29, for the premiere of the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards LA held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Continue reading “What To Watch: 35th GLAAD Media Awards LA On Hulu”